Nathan Mathews v. HHS - Influenza, left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2022)

Nathan Mathews filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging he suffered a left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) as a result of an influenza vaccine he received on October 21, 2019. He stated the vaccine was administered in the United States, his injuries lasted more than six months, and he had not received compensation or filed an action for his injuries.

Respondent conceded that Petitioner was entitled to compensation, agreeing that he had no prior history of shoulder pain, that his symptoms were limited to the injection site, that the onset of pain occurred within 48 hours of vaccination, and that no other condition explained his symptoms. Respondent also confirmed the case was timely filed, the vaccine was received in the U.S., and the statutory severity requirement was met.

Following the ruling on entitlement, Respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, indicating Petitioner should be awarded $115,000.00, which Petitioner agreed to. The court awarded Nathan Mathews a lump sum payment of $115,000.00 for pain and suffering.